BOX SCORE

FLUSHING, NY - On Wednesday, October 17th, the first seeded Hawks played host to the number eight seed CCNY in the CUNYAC/HSS Tournament.  After a strong performance in doubles, the Hawks won 2nd and 4th singles to get the 5th point, putting them in the semi-finals. 

Juniors Jane Selegean and Shena Joseph started the Hawks off with a perfect 8-0 win over CCNY's Natalie DeSabato and Maigon Nobbs.  Followed was the second doubles team of sophomores Caroline Kaleda and Beth Chapnick besting Sherada Boyle and Tobi Ojo 8-2.  Third doubles deemed to be the toughest match of the day, and after falling 3-1 freshman Angelina Usherenko and sophomore Stephanie Ahwring rebounded back to win the next 7 games to take the match 8-3, giving the Hawks a 3-0 lead going into singles play.

Kaleda was the first one finished, beating Ojo 6-1, 6-1.  Soon followed Joseph who had an outstanding 6-0, 6-1 win against Bautista.  All the Hawks won the first set in their respective singles matches when play was suspended.

The Hawks now move into the semi-finals where they face the Bearcats of Baruch on October 19th.  The match is set for a 1:00pm start at the USTA National Tennis Center.